Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Family Practice Needed in CA

  • ID: 222032B
  • Updated August 25th, 2026

  • Job ID 222032B
  • Job Title Physician Assistant - Family Practice
  • Provider Type Physician Assistant
  • Specialty Family Practice
  • Job Type Locum Tenens
  • State CA
  • Practice Setting Clinic
  • Duration
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Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for an 84-day assignment in California, starting Aug 31, 2026. The schedule involves Monday through Friday shifts from 9 AM to 6 PM. This role focuses on delivering comprehensive primary care to a diverse patient population, managing acute and chronic conditions, and performing routine wellness visits, supported by an efficient clinical team including scribes and intake staff to facilitate a high patient volume.


Responsibilities and Duties

  • Provide care for acute and sick visits, including URI, cough, sore throat, sinusitis, bronchitis, flu/COVID-type symptoms, ear infections, UTIs, rashes, minor musculoskeletal complaints, headaches, and GI complaints.
  • Manage chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, asthma/COPD, obesity, and thyroid issues, including medication management.
  • Conduct routine primary care services, including physicals, wellness visits, preventive screenings, follow-ups, lab review, prescription refills, and referrals.
  • Address same-day and walk-in type complaints effectively within a rural clinic setting.
  • Work collaboratively with support staff to manage a patient volume of 40+ per day efficiently.


Additional Information

  • EMR: AdvancedMD
  • Patient Volume: 40+ patients per day
  • Staffing Mix: Supported by 2 scribes and dedicated intake staff for notes and orders.


Benefits

  • Strong compensation
  • Travel-related expenses covered
  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
  • Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

Job Benefits

  • Competitive compensation

  • Travel-related expenses covered

  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided

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